ARTWORK PROTECTION
Prevent Damage
The best artwork draws people close. Sometimes too close.
Artwork Protection for Your Greatest Treasures
It’s natural for people to want to experience artwork on their terms. But it can also be costly.
In fact, nearly 90% of museum incidents involving damage or loss of artifacts are related to visitor actions, whether accidental or intentional. Restoration, when possible, is expensive.
Add that to the estimated $4-$6 billion of stolen artwork each year according to the FBI, and it’s clear: artwork protection is critical work.
Beyond the monetary costs, bad publicity that results from artifact damage erodes trust in your museum’s brand, raises insurance rates and can inhibit a museum’s ability to attract compelling traveling exhibitions.
Art Sentry exists so your museum doesn’t become a statistic or front page news for the wrong reasons.
Every Museum is Unique. So is Our Artwork Protection Solution.
Museums have unique security needs. It only takes a second for damage to occur, which is why Art Sentry gently warns visitors with an audible alert before damage can happen.
Art Sentry’s powerful technology delivers custom artwork protection based on your unique requirements. With Art Sentry, you control/determine?each of the parameters below:
Alarm zones
Set protection zones that trigger alarms when breached, with the ability to adjust their sensitivity to reduce false alarms.
When alarms are triggered
Customize alarm settings for specific artwork or entire galleries based on your needs.
What an alert sounds like
Customize the type, messaging, and tone of your alerts so that they’re appropriate for your brand.
Notification settings
Decide who gets notified when alarms are triggered - guards in the galleries, the security control room, or other museum staff.
Motion detection zones
Define specific areas where motion should trigger recording to capture relevant activity.
Loitering zones
Create zones that trigger alarms only if someone lingers for a set period, helping detect suspicious behavior.
User management
Assign specific roles and access levels to different users, ensuring that only authorized personnel can modify settings or view certain cameras.
Schedules
Set specific times for cameras to record continuously or only when motion is detected, optimizing storage and ensuring critical times are covered. Additionally, you can schedule when to activate or deactivate alarming, providing flexibility and control over your security system.
Damage to Collections is Costly. Artwork Protection Shouldn't Be.
Art Sentry’s artwork protection platform seamlessly integrates into your existing IT infrastructure, monitoring user behavior observed on cameras and sounding an alarm when visitors cross predetermined boundaries. Already have an installed system? Ensuring a proper camera view is essential for our artwork protection system to function properly. In some cases, existing cameras with the correct view can be used, and Art Sentry can be inserted between your existing cameras and clients. We can provide you with all the required hardware if additional equipment is needed.
Art Sentry integrates with your existing hardware, including:
Network Cameras
Support for ONVIF network cameras, including those from major brands like Axis
Existing Network
The system can run on your existing network leveraging your current router and IT infrastructure
This flexibility ensures that Art Sentry can enhance your current setup without requiring a complete overhaul, providing robust security and artwork protection while minimizing additional investment.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
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More Than Artwork Protection
Preventing damage and theft is just the beginning. Art Sentry customers use our technology for a variety of reasons, including:
By allowing Art Sentry to handle object protection, security personnel can better focus on higher-value activities.
Reduce security costs, insurance premiums, and collection damage repairs.
Visitors are free to move about galleries without feeling as if they are watched.
Maximize the effectiveness of your security team.
Art Sentry customers can leverage detailed traffic analytics, powering data-driven gallery decisions.
Art Sentry satisfies line-of-sight requirements, allowing teams to fulfill common requirements of valuable objects.
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They Said it Best
Spotlight on Francisco de Goya
Dona Isabel de Porcel (1805)
Celebrated for striking portrayals of elegance and poise, Goya painting have been safeguarded by Art Sentry’s advanced security system, ensuring that during their time on display, its vibrant brushstrokes and powerful presence are meticulously protected and maintained.
Protect Your Museum with Art Sentry’s Expertise
Protect your valuable collections with Art Sentry’s advanced security solutions. Our team will provide you with a customized quote tailored to your museum’s unique needs. Ensure the safety of your priceless artifacts with the best in the industry.
